Pipkim Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 We are considering having an almost gas free motorhome built to our specification. We are trying to do away with the need for bulky Calor Gas cylinders or underslung LPG tanks. Thus the fridge/freezer would be a compressor type running on 12/240v and the heating & hot water would be powered by diesel. In order that we have some form of gas hob for emergencies, we thought that the combined unit such as the Thetford Hob 980 or 981 series might work. This is as fitted to the Wildax Elara and has two gas rings & an induction hob. We would only need a small gas supply for the occasional use of the hobs. We have a Cadac Safari Chef 2 that uses the 500g disposable threaded resealable gas cartridges [CA500]. Thus my question is whether, with the right connector/regulator, these cartridges could be used to power the two gas hobs on the Thetford unit on a very occasional basis? Of course, this might not be at all feasible but it is worth asking the question! I have asked the question of Cadac but have yet to receive a response. PilgrimPhil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 As an alternative to induction you have never thought of a diesel cooker like the Webasto Diesel Cooker X100 ? Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipkim Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Not something that I was really aware of! More research required me thinks! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipkim Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Certainly looks a good option - thus we could be totally gas free. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtravel Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 You're welcome, it costs me nothing to help if I can. Max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Pipkim - 2020-11-17 3:11 PM Not something that I was really aware of! More research required me thinks! Thanks. The Webasto x100 and the Wallas XC Duo diesel-fuelled hobs were mentioned in your 10 November enquiry. https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Gasless-motorhomes-/56732/ In principle I can’t see why a C500 cartridge could not be used to fuel a Thetford 980-series hob, but I don’t know where you’d get the necessary connector/regulator to allow you to do it safely. Logically you’d be better to stay ‘conventional’ and carry (say) a Calor 3.9kg propane bottle or a Campingaz canister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCC Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 If you only want a gas hob as an emergency back-up, why don't you use a simple portable gas hob that uses the same cartridges as your Cadac Safari Chef? Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 The potential attraction of the Thetford 98-series hobs is that they combine a 230V induction hob with a pair of gas burners in a relatively compact footprint. https://www.aboutcampbtob.eu/hybrid-cooking-a-unique-feature-introduced-by-thetford/ Not cheap though... https://www.camperlands.co.uk/thetford-topline981-3ring-hybrid-hob.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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